What Can I Do to Prevent Substance Abuse?

There are constant pressures on youth to drink. Parents and guardians are key to preventing underage drinking and drug use.

In addition, research shows that brain development continues into our early twenties. Damage from alcohol and drugs can be long-term and irreversible. Young users are most susceptible to damaging two key brain areas: the prefrontal lobe and the hippocampus.

Here are two simple things you can do to prevent your child from drinking:

Start Talking Before They Start Drinking
Be the first to talk with your pre-teen about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.  

Active Cambridge Kids = Drug Free Kids
Get them involved in after-school activities.